When we think of spring cleaning, sparkling counters and decluttered tabletops often come to mind. Although it’s important to prioritize the areas of your home that need a little attention, there may be one aspect of the springtime ritual that you’re neglecting – reading common ingredient labels. When it comes to product safety, we as… Read More
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MADE SAFE: Solving the Toxic Chemical Conundrum
By guest blogger, Amy Ziff, Founder of MADE SAFE Have you ever found yourself standing in the store aisle wondering what to buy? One product promises to be eco, another promises to be all-natural, yet another uses some organic ingredients – and all you’re looking for is some dish soap. A simple household staple that… Read More
{Healthy} Home Improvement: Tips & Tricks for Your Next Project
HOME. IMPROVEMENT. These two words conjure up images of airborne dust (read: Sweeping with the Enemy), toxic debris, lead (read: Are You Being MisLEAD?), mold fears and oh, yeah…VOC’s (volatile organic compounds). Not exactly what we’d call improving your home. But, it doesn’t have to be this way. Taking the proper precautions with dust and… Read More
Healthy Makeover: Home Edition!
What do you get when you take three Building Biologists, an Eco-Vegan Gal, a (cute) studio apartment and a desire to be healthy? Oh, right – a healthy home makeover! Yep. And, that’s just what we did on a recent visit to Whitney’ Los Angeles digs. Now, don’t get us wrong, she already lives a… Read More